The film "Godzilla" was filmed in Vancouver, Canada, as well as in Honolulu and Las Vegas, USA.

Filming Locations:

Tunnels of the Janjira Nuclear Power Plant

In the Movie

Scene where Joe investigates strange disturbances at the nuclear power plant.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant is the largest facility in western Canada and processes waste from over a million residents. The industrial areas above, as well as the tunnels connecting the domes, are often used by productions. Surprisingly, this place doesn't smell nearly as bad as one might think.

Entrance Gate of the Janjira Nuclear Power Plant

In the Movie

Scene where Workers at the nuclear plant run during the destruction of the facility.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Former Nokia research office.

Janjira International School

In the Movie

Scene where Children are evacuated from school, and young Ford watches the destruction of the nuclear power plant.

In Reality

Quarantine Zone

In the Movie

Scene where Ford and Joe sail through the quarantine zone around Janjira.

In Reality

Street in the Quarantine Zone

In the Movie

Scene where Ford and Joe walk through the quarantine zone and discover there is no residual radiation.

In Reality

MUTO Research Center

In the Movie

Scene where Ford and Joe are brought to a facility where Japanese authorities are studying a creature on the remains of the power plant.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at A former paper recycling plant, this factory had been closed for several years and is now used exclusively for film shoots.

Bar on Honolulu Beach

In the Movie

Scene where A little girl sees the water receding from the shore, after which her father pulls her away.

In Reality

Dog Racing

In the Movie

Scene where A dog runs down the street from an oncoming tidal wave.

In Reality

Honolulu International Airport

In the Movie

Scene where People at the airport see the monster attacking planes.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The recently opened West Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre has become popular among filmmakers over the past five years. The building features a multi-story atrium connecting the underground part of West Waterfront Road with the convention centre and Canada Place.

Refugee Processing Zone

In the Movie

Scene where Ford leads a boy he rescued to the refugee registration zone.

In Reality

Casino

In the Movie

Scene where Casino patrons see a news report about the monster attacking the city.

In Reality

Lone Pine Intersection

In the Movie

Scene where Ford arrives on a military transport in the California town of Lone Pine.

In Reality

Debris on the Beach

In the Movie

Scene where Ford wakes up among the wreckage of a destroyed missile train.

In Reality

Outside the Hospital

In the Movie

Scene where Elle loads Sam onto a school bus for evacuation.

In Reality

Helicopter Landing

In the Movie

Scene where Ford arrives at a command post overlooking San Francisco by helicopter.

In Reality

Park Command Center in Oakland Bay Area

In the Movie

Scene where The command center where Dr. Serizawa and Admiral Stenz look out at San Francisco.

In Reality

Outside BART Station

In the Movie

Scene where Elle watches the MUTO attack before taking cover at the BART station.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The tall surrounding buildings, several adjacent plazas, and the proximity to the convention centre parking lot have made this stretch of road unusually popular for filming.

San Francisco Chinatown

In the Movie

Scene where Ford and the military team travel through Chinatown to reach the MUTO nest.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Originally built for the 2008 film "Watchmen," this backlot has since been used by numerous film crews when a controlled street is needed.

Escape in Chinatown

In the Movie

Scene where The team that parachuted in runs down a smoke-filled street toward the nuclear bomb.

In Reality

Loading the Bomb onto the Boat

In the Movie

Scene where The military team loads the nuclear bomb onto a boat, but they are killed by the MUTOs.

In Reality

Running to the Dock

In the Movie

Scene where Ford runs to catch up with the rest of the military team on the pier.

In Reality

FEMA Camp

In the Movie

Scene where Ford, Elle, and Sam reunite at a disaster relief camp.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The large stadium in downtown Vancouver, BC Place, originally opened in 1983 with an inflatable roof. After the roof was torn and deflated in 2007, the stadium was renovated and a retractable roof was installed (those tall columns above the building support the new roof).